Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of

Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionVeterans' organizations and recognition

Why This Matters

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments created in 1866 to recognize their dedicated service to the United States Armed Forces.

Who this affects

Buffalo Soldier regiments · descendants · Smithsonian Institution · United States Mint

What changes is this bill making?

1Authorizes the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange a single gold medal award to the Buffalo Soldier regiments.
2Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and mint the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions.
3Requires the gold medal to be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, and encourages further traveling exhibits.
4Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and sell bronze duplicates of the medal at cost to cover production expenses.
5Designates all medals struck under this Act as national medals and numismatic items under title 31 of the United States Code.
6Charges medal production costs to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund and directs proceeds from bronze sales back into that fund.

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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the Armed Forces) in recognition of their vital service to the United States.

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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of

Why This Matters

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments created in 1866 to recognize their dedicated service to the United States Armed Forces.

Who this affects

Buffalo Soldier regiments · descendants · Smithsonian Institution · United States Mint

What changes is this bill making?

1Authorizes the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange a single gold medal award to the Buffalo Soldier regiments.
2Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and mint the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions.
3Requires the gold medal to be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, and encourages further traveling exhibits.
4Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and sell bronze duplicates of the medal at cost to cover production expenses.
5Designates all medals struck under this Act as national medals and numismatic items under title 31 of the United States Code.
6Charges medal production costs to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund and directs proceeds from bronze sales back into that fund.

Read the detailed summary

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